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orange/red tiny bug (Velvet Mite)

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by Ogden Nash
by: Anonymous

The great big bugs have little bugs
upon their backs to bite'm.

The little bugs have lesser bugs
and on ad infinitum.


Thanks!
by: Bethaney

thank you, very much for the information!
Velvet mite
by: Moni

Bethaney
Your photo is of one of the thousands of species of velvet mites. They are a relative of insects. It is more closely related to spiders - note 8 legs. These are beneficial critters.
Larvae are parasitic on insects. Adults eat insect eggs and small insects.These mites are found in the soil and litter in and on the soil surface. I see them mostly in my garden in the spring or fall while tilling or planting seeds.
Great critters to have around.

Great photo....wonderful close up pic!!

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